Chad Germer (pronounced "JUR-mur") was hired as UNLV's offensive line coach in 2010 after serving in that same capacity at Montana.

In Las Vegas, Germer has coached three-time honorable mention all-league center and Rimington Trophy Watch List member Robert Waterman. Also, in 2013 Second Team All-MW honoree left tackle Brett Boyko became the first Rebel blocker honored by the league since 2004. Germer's lines helped produce the school's all-time leading rusher as Tim Cornett finished with 3,733 yards, which is also the second-most in conference history.

At Montana, his lines opened up holes for standout running back Chase Reynolds as the 2009 second team All-American rushed for 22 touchdowns and 1,502 yards. The Grizzlies ranked 18th in the FCS in fewest QB sacks allowed as well.

Germer is also a veteran of the Mountain West, having spent six seasons coaching the offensive line at the University of Wyoming from 2003-08. While with the Cowboys he tutored several All-MW performers.

A 1991 All-America center at Montana, he began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1998 and went on to coach four All-Americans during his first stint at UM, which lasted five years.

Germer earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from UM in 1993.